Cotton Baby Sun Hat from China
A wide-brimmed sun hat made from certified hand-loomed cotton fabric, designed specifically for infants to provide shade and protection from UV rays. It falls under HTS 6505.00.20.30 as it is not knitted, made from cotton textile fabric in the piece, and intended for babies. The hand-loomed construction qualifies it as a folklore product under this subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify certification for hand-loomed or folklore products with supporting documentation from the producer to avoid reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately as cotton per FTC rules and provide baby sizing proof for the 'for babies' provision